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The University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 26 about "Student Loan Debt and Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)." Learn from UC student loan experts about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, recent program changes, and how it might simplify your ability to qualify for the program.

UCSB's Student Mental Health Coordination Services and UCSB's Health & Wellness Department are each hiring for graduate student assistant positions. Both positions are 20 hours/week and involve work on various projects to support the respective programming of the two offices. Read on to find out more about these positions and how to submit your interest.

The Justice for All series confronts the inequalities that shape our policies, our institutions and our lives. In this series public figures, organizers, thinkers and doers expose deeply embedded injustices and call for a more equitable future. Events are free for UCSB students with a valid ID. Read on to learn about two upcoming events!

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides opportunities for college students to participate in research at one of 47 Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories for 10 weeks during the summer. This is a paid internship with stipends set to $7,000 for new undergraduate participants, $8,500 for returning undergraduate students, and $11,000 for graduate students. Apply now!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come attend our Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on November 4th to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

Join the Library on October 25 at 2pm for two presentations to recognize International Open Access Week. Open Access Week is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of openness, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make open access research and scholarship sustainable. Following the presentations, there will be an outdoor reception in the adjacent Mountain Courtyard. Read on to learn more!

UCSB Career Services is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Career Peer position. Along with an hourly salary and partial fee support (equivalent to 25% TA fee support), this position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in academic administration while helping fellow graduate students develop important career skills. Apply by October 31!

What do you want to be known for? What makes you stand out as a scholar/professional? If you don't define your own value, others either won't know or will define it for you. Join Bri McWhorter from Activate to Captivate for a hands-on workshop that will help you learn how to articulate what makes you unique, define your career goals, and make a plan to convey your message to others.

You are invited to join a chalk talk by the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center's new research focus group, "What is a Shakespeare: Shakespeare and Global Media." The discussion will take place on Thursday, October 21 at 10am on Zoom. Read on to learn more!

All graduate students are invited to the first Grad Brunch of the academic year. Grab a burrito and other breakfast snacks and meet your fellow grad students on Wednesday, October 20 from 10 am - 12 pm at MCC Courtyard (in front of the entrance to the GSA lounge)! The event is first come, first serve and grab and go only. Make sure to wear your mask and maintain social distancing guidelines.

Students who experience stress and anxiety related to their academics and milestones may feel like their ability to complete tasks, maintain a schedule, and prepare for midterms/finals/milestones are impacted. If this resonates, you might benefit from attending the School Anxiety Program (SAP). SAP is designed to provide students with skills and tools to help manage stress and anxiety surrounding workload, milestones, & academic anxiety. SAP integrates a peer-to-peer model, where you work directly with a Mental Health Peer, who is a UCSB student. Read on to learn more and sign up!

The GSA is seeking representatives to sit on campus committees, report back to the GSA with the committee's details, and share graduate student opinions. Committees range in time commitment from a few hours per quarter to weekly meetings throughout the year, and representatives are paid for their time based on the hours spent with the committee ($50 to $250 per quarter). Apply by October 24. Read on to learn more!

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the launch of it's Thriving in the Academy Initiative. Read on to learn more about this new initiative!

This is the second and final week for the Engaging Teaching Symposium Series! The Symposium is a great opportunity to learn about innovative teaching practices at UCSB and beyond, presented by both instructors and learners. The Symposium will run October 13-26. Read on to learn more!

Are you having trouble focusing or aren’t sure where on campus you can get your work done? Come to the Women's Center EVERY MONDAY this quarter for study hours and make some friends along the way! The Center will provide a very intentional space for you and coffee as well.